Make a Day of It
As you make plans to attend a Kaleidoscope performance, you may consider "Making a day of it!" There are many educational opportunities for students outside of the traditional classroom that are near the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Below are a variety of attractions that are located right here on UNI's campus that may have a special connection with your curriculum goals. Please contact the specific attraction for details regarding what they may have to offer your students. A contact name, phone number, and web site address (if available) have been provided for your convenience.
History | Multicultural Opportunities | Science | Arts | Lunch
History
Marshall One Room Schoolhouse, University Museum
Diane Schupbach
319-273-3276
www.uni.edu/museum/school.html
The Marshall Center School is an active reminder of Iowa's historically prominent role in quality education, the role of the University of Northern Iowa in training teachers and the shaping of 19th Century America through its rural schools. The School has been restored as it was in the early 1920s, a time of global change following WWI and a time of social and educational change in the United States and in Iowa. Through original furnishings, period artifacts, research, and recreations, the School offers visitors one of the most authentic historic atmospheres in Iowa.
University Museum
Diane Schupbach
319-273-3276
www.uni.edu/museum/museum.html
The University Museum is one of only five major natural history museums within the State of Iowa, and one of an even smaller number featuring collections with a global perspective. The collections, which support the University's curriculum and research, cover a wide selection of natural and human history topics. The Museum offers events and programs to heighten student and public awareness of environmental and cultural diveristy and serves as a forum for the discussion of global issues.
Arts
UNI – Gallery of Art
Darrell Taylor
319-273-6134
www.uni.edu/artdept/gallery/
The UNI Gallery of Art was established in its current location in 1984, with the construction of the Kamerick Art Building. The Gallery features nine contemporary changing art exhibits throughout the year. Featured annually is the Faculty Art Exhibit in the fall and the Juried Student Art Exhibit in the spring, both showcasing the talent in the Art Department at the University of Northern Iowa. The UNI Gallery of Art serves as an educational complement to the UNI Department of Art and as a cultural resource for the University and Iowa communities.
Science
UNI Botanical Center
Billie Hemmer
319-273-2247
www.biology.uni.edu/botanicalcenter/
The UNI Biolgoy Botanical Center is located on central campus and houses a diverse assortment of living plants from around the world. The resources offered provide a variety of first hand learning opportunities for students. The botanical center operation itself includes opportunities for student internships on botanical center techniques and management.
UNI Power Plant
Chuck Fosselman
319-273-2091
www.vpaf.uni.edu/fs/serviceunites/power.shtml
The UNI Power Plant provides energy for the buildings on central campus! Come see the power plant and learn how they make and transmit so much energy!
UNI Center for Energy and Environmental Education
Pat Higby
319-273-6012
Activities at the Center for Energy & Environmental Education (CEEE) include: touring Iowa's first "green" building, touring the adjacent prairie, presentations on renewable energy and energy efficiency, solar cooking (and eating), and building model solar cars! The CEEE Rotunda is also a great place for lunch!
Multicultural Opportunities
Center for Multicultural Education
Dr. Michael Blackwell
319-273-2250
Heritage Month activities related to the history and culture of African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans and Native Americans include: craft demonstrations, story telling, cultural dance performances, live music, guest speakers, festivals and an annual weekend May Trip, among many others. Contact the center or visit our Web site for details on upcoming events related to your educational field trip needs.
Lunch
UNI Department of Residence
Carol Fletcher
319-273-2333
The UNI Department of residence is located right next to the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Enjoy a tour of the Department of Residence and eat lunch on campus in the dining center!
Campanile
Bring your own sack lunch and have a picnic outside by the UNI Campanile Clock!
UNI-Dome
Sarah Harms
319-273-7050
Enjoy lunch at the UNI-Dome! Bring a sack lunch, enjoy eating inside, and get a tour of the UNI-Dome!
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